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Africa
Liberia gets third female chief justice
She replaces Francis Saye Korkpor who retires this month after reaching the constitutional limit of 70 years.
BBC12 September 2022
General
Meet Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Budu: New GIMPA Law Dean
His appointment at the youngest age of 37, makes him the fifth academic to be appointed to the office of Dean by the Governing Council of GIMPA.
DL News2 September 2022
Africa
South Africa: Minimum age for capacity of criminal intent in children increased
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development explained that this has brought South Africa in line with the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child.
AllAfrica26 August 2022
General
Employ Research Officers to read all judgments of Superior Courts- SC Justice charges Law Reform Commission
“We urge all other sectors especially the Law Reform Commission to employ research officers to read all the judgments of the Superior courts"
DL News10 August 2022
Supreme Court News
Two cases to look out for this week at the Supreme Court
James Marshall Belieb on September 17, 2021, filed at the apex court a suit to challenge the long-standing practice where the description CHIEF JUSTICE followed by the name of the occupant of the office appears on every writ of summons issu...
DL News27 June 2022
General
There hasn't been enough push for community sentencing – Martin Kpebu
Over the years, stakeholders in the justice delivery system (the likes of CHRAJ and POS Foundation) have called for non-custodial sentencing, especially for offenders of petty crime.
DL News13 June 2022
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court dismisses ENI, Vitol motion against 30% oil revenue payment
The particular High Court decision on January 24, 2022, ordered ENI Ghana Ltd and Vitol Upstream Ltd to pay 30 per cent of revenue from the scale of crude oil to the Court Registrar.
DL News8 June 2022
General
Calls for constitutional amendments must not be brushed off – Justice Pwamang
Calls for constitutional amendments must not be brushed off – Justice Pwamang
DL News10 May 2022
General
Power given to service providers to intercept communications is susceptible to abuse – Justice Sir Dennis Adjei
Power given to service providers to intercept communications is susceptible to abuse – Justice Sir Dennis Adjei
DL News6 May 2022
US
Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first black woman to sit on US Supreme Court
Until now, the US Supreme Court has only ever had two black justices in its history - both have been men. But Ketanji Brown Jackon's victory is significant for more than just one reason.
Sky News8 April 2022
Supreme Court News
SC sets July 29 for Judgment on Abronye’s Presidential spousal salary case
The 9-member panel presided over by Justice Jones Dotse duly adopted the March 10, 2022 issues filed and adjourned to July 29 to deliver judgment.
DL News30 March 2022
General
Retired Justice, Kwasi Anto Ofori Atta appointed Sole Inquirer over Bulgarian Embassy building situation
Justice Ofori Atta, also a former chairman of the Ashanti Regional Lands Commission is to make among other things, appropriate recommendations relating to the land being used at the Bulgarian embassy.
DL News18 March 2022
Courts
Chief Justice declares 2022 nationwide ADR week from March 14-18
The Alternative Dispute Resolution programme is to give parties the opportunity to settle their cases through mediation.
DL News13 March 2022
General
Laws alone insufficient to improve women’s lives – Justice Jennifer Dodoo
She noted that laws and treaties were insufficient at protecting women.
GNA12 March 2022
Supreme Court News
FIVE Observations by Justice Kulendi in Justice Abdulai v The Attorney General
We discuss the key observations made by the Supreme Court in its judgement in Justice Abdulai vs The Attorney General
DL News12 March 2022
Supreme Court News
SC Justice quizzes lawyers for Oliver Barker: “Is this time for this intellectual exercise?”
A member of the SC constituted panel that sat on the case on Monday, March 2, 2022, Justice Yoni Kulendi indicated to the lawyers for the accused that their priorities are mixed because even though they have the liberty of their client at s...
DL News2 March 2022
Courts
Court dismisses application against CHRAJ by former PPA CEO
However, the court presided over by Justice Elfreda Amy Dankyiin in her ruling said “analysing the facts of the case and applying the relevant laws and cases stated supra this court is of the opinion there has been no breach of natural just...
DL News24 February 2022
Courts
Abeka district court relocated to Achimota – Chief Justice
The court in Achimota will hear cases that were supposed to be heard by the Abeka district court, while the facility in Abeka remains closed.
DL News22 February 2022
General
Allow lawyers to advertise-Prof Richard Oppong
According to him, the current regime of restriction limits access to justice in Ghana.
DL News22 February 2022
General
Agencies under Justice Ministry presented with vehicles
The beneficiary state agencies are the Legal Aid Commission, Council for Law Reporting, Registrar General’s Department, Economic and Organized Crime Office, Law Reform Commission, Copyright Office and the Ghana Law School.
DL News10 February 2022